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Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Red Bull star Max Verstappen uses fake name to drive for rival team as he takes part in shock test session
Red Bull star Max Verstappen used a fake name as he took part in an unexpected test session for a rival team. As reported by The Mirror, Verstappen took part in the session at the Nurburgring Nordschleife on Friday under the name of Franz Hermann. However, it was clear to onlookers that Verstappen was behind the wheel as the car included his livery. In addition, Verstappen wore his usual helmet and race suit which included his own name. The 27-year-old has won the World Drivers' Championship on four occasions, which he achieved consecutively from 2021 to 2024. He is currently in third place in this year's standings behind Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Verstappen elected to test a Ferrari 296 GT3. The star's fake name was on display on the car along with the Dutch flag. Verstappen, who usually undergoes test sessions in more private surroundings, elected to be part of the official test and setup sessions ahead of the third NLS round. He completed a few laps as he took the wheel of the Emil Frey Racing Ferrari. Speaking last year, Verstappen had hinted at his desire to drive a GT3 at the Nurburgring. He said: 'The Nurburgring Nordschleife is one of my absolute favorite race tracks, and I hope that in a few years I can also compete here with a real GT3'. Verstappen will be back in F1 action at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix next weekend. He finished in fourth place at the previous race in Miami.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Max Verstappen Is Reportedly Testing at the Nürburgring in Secret
Four-time and reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has reportedly been spotted testing a Ferrari 296 GT3 at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The test is not Verstappen's first in a sports car, but the appearance at the 'Ring is particularly interesting with a 24-hour race scheduled at the track in just six weeks. Verstappen is testing a Ferrari GT3 car operated by DTM team Emil Frey Racing, SportsCar365 reports. The choice of partner is unusual, because the Red Bull driver's Verstappen dot com Racing team fields an Aston Martin Vantage GT3 rather than a Ferrari. That program is aligned with 2 Seas Motorsport, not Emil Frey Racing. Chris Lulham, one of the drivers running for Verstappen dot com Racing, was reportedly also present at the test. The report states that Verstappen is running under the pseudonym "Franz Hermann," making him at least the second major automotive figure to run at the 'Ring under an assumed name. Former Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda once actually entered the Nürburgring 24 under the name "Morizo." Verstappen has previously tested sports cars, most notably an IMSA-spec Acura prototype last year. What makes this test different is the location. Not only is the Nürburgring Nordschleife one of the most iconic racing tracks on Earth, it is also home to the second-biggest 24-hour race in Europe. Verstappen told Road & Track last offseason that he plans to run some sports car races, including the 24-hour races at Daytona and Le Mans, later in his career. Could that start with an early run at the 'Ring? The 2025 24 Hours of Nürburgring is set for June 21. That is notably an off week for Formula 1, although an opening in the schedule is not necessarily enough to guarantee Verstappen's surprise entry in a major sports car race. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
